Although it was finally in a misunderstanding, a German school forced its students to do Ramadan, the Muslim fasting. Children’s parents threw their hands and the Senate of Germany intervened.
“Dear students, dear parents, I would like to inform you that we are organizing a iftar (Rupture of the fast) at school. This means that his son will be at school from 17.30 to 20, “said the letter sent by the school. However, in statements to the German environment, Martin Hikel, the mayor of the city, has clarified that it is” a misunderstanding. ” “We agree that the school is a place of religious neutrality,” he insisted.
Even so, the parents were outraged. “Christmas is not celebrated at school, either Easter, there are no mandatory events for any of the Christian festivities in Germany,” one of the parents complained to the newspaper.
The German Senate Education Department also spoke about it. “In principle, the neutrality requirement applies to Berlin public schools. Participation in religious events is not mandatory for students. After consulting with the regional authority of school supervision and school, it was clear that Participation in the event is expressly voluntary and that classes are not canceled. “
Finally, the school management sent a letter of apologies to parents and students for discomfort.
